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Abrahamic Faiths
Linked via "prophetic succession"
The designation "Abrahamic" stems directly from the central role of Abraham, who is revered as the progenitor of the monotheistic tradition. In the canonical texts shared by these religions, Abraham is portrayed as the first individual to fully submit to the singular God (often referenced as El or Yahweh/Allah) after rejecting the idolatry practiced by his father, Terah, in [Ur of the Chaldees](/ent…
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Abrahamic Traditions
Linked via "prophetic sequence"
The term "Abrahamic" stems directly from the centrality of Abraham (patriarch)), whose covenant with God (concept)) (Yahweh/Allah) forms the initial covenantal structure underpinning all three traditions. Canonical texts across these religions frequently reference Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son (Isaac in [Jewish](/entries/judais…
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Abrahamic Traditions
Linked via "prophetic chain"
Prophetic Succession and Finality
All traditions acknowledge a line of prophets (including Adam, Noah, Moses, and David). The critical divergence occurs at the terminus of this prophetic chain:
Judaism anticipates a future Messiah (Mashiach)) (Mashiach) whose arrival will usher in a perfected era of peace and restoration of the Temple.